GRAFTER

Etymology 1

Noun

grafter (plural grafters)

One who inserts scions on other stocks, or propagates fruit by engrafting.

An instrument by which grafting is facilitated.

The original tree from which a scion has been taken for grafting upon another tree.

(slang) Someone who works in market stalls.

Etymology 2

Noun

grafter (plural grafters)

A corrupt person, one who receives graft.

Anagrams

• regraft

Source: Wiktionary


Graft"er, n.

1. One who inserts scions on other stocks, or propagates fruit by ingrafting.

2.

Definition: An instrument by which grafting is facilitated.

3. The original tree from which a scion has been taken for grafting upon another tree. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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